Nutrition for Health and Social Care
UNIT 21 Brief 2 (P2, M1)
Vitamins
Beth Hackett
WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
What are water soluble vitamins?

Complete the table below:
Nutrient Function Source FOOD
Thiamine – vitamin B1 Thiamine is involved in the body functions such as, the nervous system digestion, muscle cells and metabolism.
It also helps the cells in the body change carbohydrates into energy; there it helps to provide energy for the body, most importantly the brain and nervous system. (http://www.mayoclinic.org/) • Beef
• Legumes,
• Milk
• Oats
• Rice
• Wheat
• Yeast.
Riboflavin – vitamin B2 Riboflavin function is to help the body growth such as hair growth and height. And it protects the red blood cells which help to boost the immune system. It also helps to release energy from carbohydrates. (http://www.nytimes.com/) • Lean meats.
• Dairy products.
• Fish
• Poultry
• Grains
• Broccoli
• Turnip greens
• Asparagus
• Spinach
• Enriched food products.
Niacin – vitamin B3 The main functions of niacin are that it helps the digestive system skin and it also helps the nerves to function. Furthermore it helps to convert into energy. (http://www.nytimes.com/) • Dairy products
• Eggs
• Enriched breads and cereals.
• Fish
• Lean meats
• Legumes
• Nuts
• Poultry.
Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 which is also known as pyridoxine, main function is to produce energy it helps the body convert food. It helps the body to metabolise fats and protein. Vitamins are needed for a healthy liver, skin, hair and eyes. They also help the nervous system function properly. This vitamin also helps the body make several neurotransmitters, chemicals that carry signals from one cell to another. Therefore it is needed for normal brain development and functions. It also helps the body to make serotonin and norepinephrine hormones, this